Preston says Tires just like Stewie from family guy says cool Whip , must be that New York accent, keep making these great videos

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

I never knew I did that! I'm still not quite sure what you're saying, but I'm probably not going to be able to change anything at this point in my life... lol

Thanks for teaching me some stuff sir just bought my first 3 wheeler 200e fell in love now im shooting for a 250 man its a addictive hobby

@ThisOldTrike

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Congrats on the 200e sir! And good luck finding your next one!!

These bikes of yours are collector quality, and that is nice to see machines being taking care of like you do and not being destroyed!

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much sir! Some are more collector-ish than others. I try to make them as nice as I can. I really appreciate your comment!

Sensitive viewers beware, he is going HARD, I must say I'm a fan of the scolding

@Robert-uh6bx

Жыл бұрын

Yes when the video started out I was like Dam I think tricycle guy is rubbing off on him haha

@tricycleguy2657

Жыл бұрын

@@Robert-uh6bx me too hahahah

Bro don't listen to people you're awesome keep up the amazing work thank you

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I know there's lots of haters out there. I think there's more supportive people like you though! I've been having a great time putting out my videos, so I'm definitely going to keep going!

It is great to see how well you take care of these bikes. I loved mine and I hope to get back into collecting at some point. I believe that a yours are the best I have seen in a very long time. I absolutely think it is because of the love that you have for the bikes as well as the sport. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

I thank you so much for watching my video man! Glad you liked it and thank you for the kind words sir! Have you see other videos of mine?

Thank you for the over view of all the Big Reds, it has helped me figure out what parts and pieces that I have while restoring an 87 250es Big Red. I just got a replacement front end for this 250es that I'm working on and noticed that your 86 250 Big Reds are the only year that Honda put the helmet holder sticker on the left side of the bike, and my replacement front end has that sticker on the left fork. I guess I have an 86 front end. Also I was lucky to find an original Carburetor QA07 which supposed to be for 86-87 250 Big Reds. My bike came with two china Carbs, and I didn't like that I couldn't use the original throttle, and choke cables, and wasn't comfortable with wondering if they would run to lean, especially after doing a complete overhaul replacing the rod and piston. Keep the great videos coming👍

Loved this video and all the ones you crank out! FANTASTIC info right here. The ‘86 250ES Big Red is the very first ATC I ever rode at the age of 6. It is the reason I love Honda ATVs to this day. I told Binky if he ever decides to sell one… to let me know! :D I live close to his place so if you’re ever back at his museum visiting, I’ll be sure to say hello!

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much man! I really appreciate that! I'll make sure to make it known if I'm heading back down there. It's always changing there, so you have to go at least once a year to keep up!

Oh good. I was hoping for a video like this. I'm buying an 83 big red soon so this will help!!

Great video, I really enjoyed it! I was able to get fork shock boots for my 1982 and 1984 Big Reds from Rocky Mountain ATV.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Oh good, I hadn't checked there yet. I'm glad to hear they're still available.

Going back and watching this for the 3rd time! I have a suggestion for a future video. DO a video highlighting all your hondaline acc's!

Preston, in one of your videos you said there was a better vendor than others for reproduction seat covers. I have a near mint 1987 atc250es. It's current seat cover is perfect and aligned perfectly and is the correct color but it is missing the Honda screen print. It doesn't need one but it is the only thing missing that would make it perfect.

Great informative video! Don’t forget you can also install a Hondaline Trip Meter!

Cool video! So much good info. Always wanted a Big Red....

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

Another great and very informative video. Thanks preston!

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks Preston! Loving it.

I like my 30 some year old ohtsus on my 86 big green. But they don't deserve to be melted off on the trail. Can't wait to see them in your collection and brand new tires on my machine this spring!

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! I can't wait for that too! How did I miss this comment before!? I appreciate you thinking of me!

Such great info.

I just bought a 85 that is in really good shape , but is does not have original tires and it does have a few dings and scratches, but it is the best one I can find up here in Nova Scotia.

Good video Preston. Thanks for the free schooling. I need the reverse nob, better go order 2.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I definitely got long winded in this one but I had a lot to say! I guess in hind sight I should have broken it up to 200cc vs. 250cc...

@patinabunker5340

Жыл бұрын

@This Old Trike you can't talk about big reds without comparing the two generations. New viewers might get confused, and new buyers. I thought it was good 👍

I have an '85 Big Red , not museum quality but still very nice . I suggest checking the downtube for cracking and also the backbone under the gas tank for cracks .

Love the big red’s. Can’t wait to see the 88 get some love. Did I miss the link for the guy making the exhaust and heel guards?

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! You and me both! I told my powder coater yesterday, when I was picking up my 84 200E frame, that the next frame for him is the 88 Big Red. He said he's ready when I am. Regarding the guy making the exhausts, I put a screen shot of his store in the video but forgot to put it in the description. I'll do that now. I didn't see any of the heel guards posted on his site though.

Back shelf with the atc 7O’s and act 90s looks great.

Thanks for sharing brother

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Happy to do it! Thanks for watching man!

It would be awsome to take a private tour of your collection, honda end game is to meet This Old Trike and possibly purchase one of his bikes 😅

Great video! Do you know where I can find a front basket or box

Great Video Preston! Picking up my first 250ES, an '85 tomorrow! Where is the battery on an '85? Thanks!

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Under the seat behind the air box. You probably found it by now.

Love my 84 es

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

They were such bullet proof machines...

Those locked up front forks are great for snow plowing, she's locked solid

i got a og front tire on my 79 110 lots o dry rot. and very bouncy on paved surfaces

Getting around to cleaning up my childhood toy big red. Can you tell me if the gas caps have a anodized finish? Best way to make them look new? Thanks

Man Im just trying to buy one to putt around an old airbase in my town with. Guess I found out where they all went

Nice Collection!! Where can I find a front basket or tool box?

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

They're getting really hard to come by these days. Ebay or find/buy a machine with one on it... There's no easy way.

The 85 200es is super cool

I was given a 1985 Big Red from my father in law (We gave them a New Buick for Christmas the year before as their car was shot). i guess he just felt I should have it as it sat in my Garage anyway. I never had the key to start it, so it just got pushed around from one spot to the other. Once he gave it to me(speedo said 97 miles on it and he did have that installed from the Honda dealer and many other items AKA feet protector, rifle scabbard, speedo meter. probably more then I can think of). As of now it has less then 200 mile on it. I did not know that they were cold blooded for this year, any way I can fix that? I get tired of killing the battery all the time to get it running after it sits to long. Like the bike. Just starting to use it more now as we bought some land to hunt work on. The wife likes the stable 4 wheeler LOL. Back to the bike the tires are dry rotting from just sitting all the time, no real ply on them so have to get newer ones at some time. Thank for showing all the Big Reds I never knew that there was that many models of the Honda. My father in law used it a couple of deer seasons. Learned a lot from him through the years he was around. Have a good one.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

The 85's were known to be cold starters... they fixed that in 86 with some carburetor modifications. I'd reach out to my buddy Curtie @223cycles2 or www.223cycles.net/ and he can help you out with that. Terrific guy and three wheeler enthusiast. And within the next few months, there will be reproduction OEM tires available for Big Reds if you want that original look. D&A Restorations / Serwa Tires are coming out with them.

Hi preston ! Did you have an Yeti track kit ? Pretty popular in Québec/Ontario ! They are pretty rare and would look good in your collection !

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

No sir I don't have one of those. I've seen pictures of them and they seem pretty interesting though! Maybe one of these days!

@MrIndestroy

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisOldTrike just got one for my 250es, work pretty good in deep snow ! They were made in the end 80'-90' in Québec !

Ya I never understood why people get upset one way or another with what people do to things they own.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Makes them feel better about themselves in some way...

I want an early 125 frame with a 200s motor, solid fram 🥺

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

A 125 frame can't accommodate a 200S motor though. What makes you want such a thing?

As of 35:00 I don't think you asked the potential buyer if they gotta have reverse or can live without it

Would you sell one of your big reds if someone came to you? Or whenever you swing back to Knoxville I would love to be able to purchase one of your 250 or 200x 🤷‍♂️👍

Is the 250ES taller than the 200? Thanks!

Were there any road legal three wheelers? Guess not in the USA but do you know if they had them in other countries?

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

That would depend on the laws in the places they're used. Some towns allow for on road ATV use. Some states allow you to register them for on road use if you get the proper safety features (turn signals and break lights...) There weren't any that were just road legal "out of the box" so to speak...

Well I’m here better late than never.

Hellou, buenas noches de Bogotá, Colombia, necesito pregunatarle algo yo tengo una honda atv big red 200E año 1982

1st view! And comment! And like!

Can you do one of these on the atc110's?

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

I will, but it's going to have to be in the spring when I get the machines back out from winter hibernation.

Ooo big reds

Toughest machines of all time.. 👍 #bigred #makeatcsgreatagain

Ultimate work horses.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

The fact that they're still being put to work all these years later is a true testament to their quality and design...

Good morning/ afternoon !! I’m a disabled 64 year old that had brain cancer and became permanently disabled from 2 brain operations 4 years ago !! Well here’s my question for you !! I had a 3 wheeler 1985 HONDA 250 SX back in the late 80’s with my 2 boys so now I’m wanting to get another HONDA 250 ES BIG RED that I can ride with my triplet grandson’s (5) year olds that I can ride at some property to enjoy the outdoors with them while I’m still here !! Do you have anything that would fit that description ?? That could be purchased by this ole grumpy cuss ?? Please let me know at your earliest convenience !! Thank you for your time, as I know it is valuable !!! Rich !!

Looking for 84 200 es motors and rear ends thanks

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

That was THE most mass produced three wheeler... so you're odds are pretty good for finding one.

@timfeckley1689

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisOldTrike I have a 84 trx 200 it has the wrong carb on it it has a pb85D I believe it’s supposed to be a pb 55 can you confirm this. It runs just like to make it factory spec

87 250es please

Do people not wheelie Big Reds?? Some of my best wheelies are on my big red.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

I was just implying that they're not the normal "Wheelie machine"... not like a 350X or a 250R...

I absolutely agree with you on originality. People are pu...es. Original is the best and worth the most. Once cucumber becomes a pickle there's no going back.

@ThisOldTrike

4 ай бұрын

Amen brother! You're right about cucumbers and pickles!! Love than analogy! Thanks for watching the video man!

Second!

From what I see wholly crap very impressive for shure

Talk about ADD??? Dude, I don't care about your personal pet peeves, I want to know if the machine I am looking at is worth buying or not? I still have no idea if I should buy the one my neighbor has or not? I will know if it has any rare parts on it though, but no ideas if the engine sounds good or not?

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Don't buy it.

@PHart3

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisOldTrike the people need an AMSR video of a good sounding engine versus a bad sounding engine. Probably at idle, and under load. I’m sure you’re followers would also appreciate some sort of guarantee. Buying 40 year old machines can be stressful. If you could give some kind of guarantee based on conditions being met that you have deemed important that would be appreciated. Thanks.

I want a 250sx

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

They're out there! You won't regret getting one!

@Don-jd1ho

Жыл бұрын

I had one back in 86 sold it in 1990

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

86 was the best color scheme

MOST DANGEROUS VEHICLE EVER BUILT.

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

46,000 people die each year in car accidents in the US. They sound pretty dangerous to me...

@carlosmontana8840

Жыл бұрын

I've wrecked 4 wheelers and side by sides more than my three wheeler

Another guy that hordes these so that people who actually would like one and to use one can’t find em 👎🏻

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Lol, awww.... you act like there aren't 2 or 3 dozen of these on Facebook marketplace right now. Don't be a baby.

@bnorby213

Жыл бұрын

I must say great video and info . In my area people have adds up everywhere and buy em and let ‘em rot in a field. Great job keeping these alive!

@bnorby213

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisOldTrike There actually is only 1 for sale within 100 miles of me for 5k but ya I live in Montana so slim pickings anymore

@ThisOldTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. It's a labor of love for sure. And I don't hide them, my whole channel is devoted to use them for educating people about them and documenting them, so I'm effectively sharing with the world!